Aston Vila chief Paul Faulkner says they're delighted with their summer business.

Six new players have arrived at Bodymoor Heath, while Villa have also signed up half-a-dozen first teamers, including Christian Benteke, on extended contracts.

Faulkner told the Birmingham Mail: "It's still only July and I think we're very happy with the players we've brought in and the players whose contracts we have extended.

"It allows us to then really go into the season feeling we've got our squad nicely balanced and shaped.

"We've done an awful lot in pre season so far and there's a lot more work still to do - it never stops.

''But we're working well together and we're looking forward to the challenges ahead."